JamestowneDrMetamoraMI, 2008
Metamora’s story
186 years in pictures
Census counts: 236 in 1880, 594 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1943 on.
- 1840Metamora is settled
MetamoraMI
Photo: Detroit Lions Super Bowl Champs · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
613
2025 Census estimate · +4.1% since 2020
Median home value
$271K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
225
Balanced
Is Metamora a good place to live?
30% of residents are under 18 in Metamora, where Michigan’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 22%. Metamora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Metamora stand out
Where Metamora beats most towns.
Small town
613 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Metamora: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Metamora, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Metamora water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Metamora’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMetamora Township ClerkMetamora Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4845548455 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Metamora.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Metamora is inland flooding, at a very low overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in just over four fifths of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Metamora, 46% come from inland flooding and 23% from tornadoes. One declared disaster, in 2000, has brought federal aid to Metamora households.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More children than Michigan overall
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Metamora at 613 residents, up 4.1% since 2020. The median age in the town is 36.4 years. Here, nearly a third of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 32% in Michigan as a whole. Metamora: just over one in ten residents are 65 or older.
36.4median age · MI 40.2
| Metamora | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 26% | 29% |
MetamoraMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school23%
Some college23%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
About 115 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.5 points). Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Metamora | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.9% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.7% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.8% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.6% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.4% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–32°
Spring35–56°
Summer58–80°
Fall41–59°
Oct 14
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Metamora’s workers leave town for work
Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles. The average commute for Metamora comes to 33 minutes. Also worth knowing: just 2% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Jobs based in the town fell to 225 in 2021, 283 fewer than in 2011.
2%work in town
| Metamora | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Metamora2%
Auburn Hills8%
Lapeer8%
Detroit6%
Orion Township5%
21 mi
median commute distance
225
jobs based in Metamora
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Health
How healthy Metamora is
The share of adults in Metamora who feel lonely: 29%. Two figures for adults in the town: 20% get no exercise outside work, 15% say their health is fair or poor.
| Metamora | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 25% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
10 better22 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Metamora | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Mclaren Lapeer Region
8.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$490Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Metamora
17pages on Metamora
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Metamora; the nearest are
Oakland UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rochester Hills19.1 mi$15,262 in-state tuitionMott Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Flint19.9 mi$6,845 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Metamora residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Metamora
Village in Michigan, United States
Metamora is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 594 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Metamora Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,043 ft
- ZIP code
- 48455
Questions about Metamora
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Metamora, MI a good place to live?
Metamora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.